Avaliação de genótipos de pessegueiros ornamentais visando ao paisagismo

Peach is generally planted because of the fruits; however there are genotypes interesting as ornamental plants and even some breeding lines going on for selecting new material specifically with this aim. The objective of this study was to evaluate the potential use for landscape of ornamental peach genotypes, originated from the Embrapa Clima Temperado peach breeding program. Beginning of blooming, full bloom and end of blooming were observed as well as color tonality and number of petals and sepals, leaf blade color and potential of fruit production. According to the obtained results and in comparison with the previous released cultivars, 'Rosaflor' and 'Nectaflor', it was concluded that several genotypes equal or surpass the standards in number of petals, leaf and petal color and longer blooming period, being several without fruit production. There are genotypes which could complement the blooming period of the released cultivars, extending the period of available flowers.